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Oregon Historical Society PORTEND (to i 1 .ft Vol. XXXVI ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, MONDAY, MAY 30, 1901. No. 43 1 WtltPC Kincliow Falls Under Japanese Fire. iOKio. .Uav zs. 1'ort Artnur is now entirely enveloped, according to reports received here today. Admiral Togo has established a complete blockade around the south ern end of the Liao Tung peninsula, cutting off the fleet as thoroughly as though the much talked of bottle had been made permanently effective. The Japanese land forces have swept the Russians from their de fenses west of Dalny and in the immediate rear of Port Arthur and are therefore brought front to front with the fortress itself. A battle in which the fate of the fortress may depend may be expected at any time. It is rot believed here, however, that a storming party will be launched immediately, but that heavy siege guns will play the most important part in tne reduction of the Russian stronghold. Demits of Ilimle. Details of the storming of Kinehow received today state that ia this case, as it is expected it will be in the final attack on the fortress, the fighting was practically confined to the artillery on both sides. The cannonade was terrible and continued. For five hours the bom bardment proceeded steadily without intermission, the deafening roar of the heavy siege guns brought by the Japanese being augmented by the fire from war vessels participating in the attack. Without doubt the heaviest fire ever concentrated on a position was turned by the Japanese against the desperate Russians who fought with dogged stubborness and steady courage. Three of the war vessels of the Japanese fleet whose names are not mentioned in the report, sailed into Kinehow Bay at a given time when the attack was due to commence and throughout the bombardment used their heaviest guns without cessation firing with a clock-like regularitv. Hon. James H. Hanfebrougli Their work is believed to have been effective. A Russian gunboat from Talliewan Bay tried to draw off some of the Japanese fire by opening on the Japa nese flank, but was unsuccessful. Although received here from sev eral sources, none of the reports give death lists or even approximate losses. It seems certain, however, that the loss of life, particularly on the Russian side, must have been heavy, as all accounts of the taking of the castle show that every foot of ground was desperately centended by the Russians, who fell back only as their guns were silenced and their gunners killed. Official details of the battle are be ing eargerly awaited. Commuitlcmloii Ih Hectored Advices received here from excel lent authority, state that communica tion between General Kuroki and Oku, which was reported to have been cut by General Kuropatkin, is now re established. The same authority makes the statement that although there may have been a possible inter ruption, it could not have lasted long nor have been serious. The two Japanese generals are now working in conjunction along thr Feng Huang Cheng road in such ; manner as to make it impossible for Kuropatkin to attack either sej aralv The Republican County ticket is the best and strongest one that has ever been put in the fiel 1 for some time. It can be supported con scienteously, not only by the Republi cms but by all the people who dasire to see a wise, economical and judi scious administration of County affair. It is a sure winner. Excur.-i-n Rales to Ytquina Bay. On June 1st the Southern I'acilii Company will rwinne mv. of Kxonr.-i'in fir.kc.tp to Newort ami Yaqniiia Bit. lioth BfRHon and Saturdny-to Monday tickets will bo sold. This popular re port is irmviii in favor each yiwr, hnlpj rites arc reaFonahltt and the opporMmi tifR for fiuiini.'. hunting and wja hathi'iv ore iiiipt ii..d hy any other reeorton the Pacific Coast, HON. EDWIN O. POTTER. Republican Nominee Judge. for District Born in Irving, Lane County, Aug. 25, 1S56, E. 0. Potter spent his childhood and youth on his father's farm, receiving his education at the public schools and afterward at the University of Oregon, from which he graduated A. 15. in 1SS7. Subsequently the University con ferred on him the degree of A. M. Upon the completion of the elasical course he entered the Jaw depart ment of the University of Oregon, graduating from there in 1S90, with the degree of Bachelor of Law. In June of the same year he was admit ted to the bar of Oregon, and imme diate! v commenced practice in Eu gene. From 1S90 to 1S94 he served as deputy district attorney for Lane Count-. In 1S9G he was elected county judge, and served four years, since which time he has devoted him self to the practice of his profession. Judge Potter married, in Eugene, Miss Emily Bristol, on October 1C, 1S90. In his fraternal relations he is a member of Eugene Lodge No. 11. A. F. & A. II., of Eugene Chaptei No. 10, R. A. II., and of the Wood men of the World. Hon. Geo. Al. Brown. Douglas County's favorite son, who is the Republican candidate for Dis trict Attornev, was born in Douglas County, near Roseburg, May 6, 1SG4 After completing the course in the common schools, he entered Willam ette University and graduated from that institution in 1SS:", receiving the degree of Bachelor of Science. He read law and was admitted to the bar in 1S91 and immediately took rank as one of the criminal lawyers of the State. He was elected' as Dis trict Attorney in 1S94 and served for two years, making a reputation as a faithful, efficient and successful prose cutor which is not equalled by that of anv other man who ever held a like position in the State of Oregon. His popularity is not confined to Douglas County, nor to the members of his own political party but extends to every nook and corner of the en tire district In 1S95 he married Bertha, the accomplished daughter of Capt. A. J. Bellows of this city, and no man appreciates home more than does Geo. M. Brown. The voters of this district who have an interest in seeing the laws enforced without fear and favor will see to it that he is elected District Attorney by an over whelming majority. Hon. Binder Hcrmnnn. Mr. Hermann is an efficient Rep resentative, and worthy of the sup port of every Republican voter in his district and of every Democrat ic voter, too; for Democrats, if they could elect the Representative, could not elect one so efficient. As to pol itics of course ''that's different." Men in large numbers will act in pol itics simply from the party point of view, without regard to actual facts or conditions, or rational considera tions. This is the reason why the vote in Oregon for Bryan in 1896 was much larger than that ever cast since for a Democratic candidate, and larger than any vote likely to be cast for a Democratic candidate during the next ten years. Since the pass ing of the silver craze the Democrat ic party in Oregon has been phenome nally weak. It is able to aMege no reason why it should exist; doean t ...... . . . attempt to give any. Even its neg ative propositions are wholly uncer tain, chamrinir from dav to day. As to Mr. Hermann, again: The Ore conian has often criticised him, be cause he has not been in all things as direct and "strenuous" as it has de sired. Yet it knows that he has been doing excellent work in Congress, during the past session, and is more efficient than any new and unknown man possibly could be. Besides, he is a Republican and a supporter of Republican policies, and on Republi can policies the prosperity of the country is estiblished. It is ten years since there was a Democratic House of Representatives; and they who re member the conditions that prevailed in 1S93-1 may,.EelLhonc another ten years will elapse before there is dan ger, even, of another. Oregonian. Hon A C. Marsters. Hon. A. C. Marsters, candidate for re-election to the State-Senatorship on the Republican ticket, is baring a clean and dignified campaign and is being warmly received everywhere, the people generally being most favor- ably imposed with him and who ad mire him for his wisdom, quiet and unassuming manner and marked ability. The Senator is a self-made man in every sense of the word, and is one of the common people, having through his thrift, enterprise and business ability built up a good remu nerative business in this city. While acting in his official capacity in the upper house of the Stite Legislature the Senator always votes for the in terests of the people. His influence and untiring effort in behalf of the co-employee labor law called forth a vote of thanks from the entire organization of railroad employees. The people of Drain have' Senator Marslers to thank for the retention of the Central Oregon State Normal .vhich they would have lost had it not oeen for his effort and influence. He has the respect of the people of the state for being one of but two Sena tors to stand out against the extreme ly heavy state appropriations of the past year, and he is a warm friend and supporter as well as one of the principle instigators of the Soldiers Home at Roseburg. A vote for Marsters is a vote for a true repre sentative citizen of Douglas County, a man who will honor the position of State Senator and prove true to every trust reposed in him by his constitu ency. He will surely be elected. Charles E. Roberts. Charles E. Roberts, Republican Nominee for County Surveyor, was bom in Crawford County, Pennsyl vania, in 1SG7, where he resided un til 9 years of age, when the family removed to Franklin County, Iowa, where he resided until the age of 19, and attended the common schools of that place. In 1S85, Mr. Roberts re moved with his parents to Douglas County, settling at Canyonville in the Southern part of the county, whei e for five years he was engaged in min ing and lumbering. In 1900, Charley was appointed Deputy County Clerk, in which capacity he made many warm friends. In 1902, he "married 1 Miss Anna Graham, a most estimable young lady of Roseburg, and was the same year elected to the office of County Surveyor. He will this year succeed himself by a largo majority, as he is pleasant, always accommoda ting, thoroughly pnmnpf.pnf. nml Vina a, j ..... u v. no enemies. x Joint Senator R. A. Booth. Hon. R. A. Booth, Republican Can didate for Joint Senator for Douglas, Lane and Josephine Counties, is a Douglas County boy. He spent his youth and early manhood in Douglas County, and is personally known to nearly all the old residents of the county; and on account of his busi ness relation is known now to every one in the county, old and young. Mr. Booth is a self made man, and now while yet a comparatively young man that he should attain to the po sition of the head of the largest man ufacturing concern in the state of Oregon speaks volumes for his busi- ness capacity as well as his tact, en- j ergj and integrity. The lumber mills of which Mr. Booth is the head are the largest employers of labor in the state; yet on account of his uniform fair dealings and courtesy towards his employees, he has merited and ob tained from all their esteem and con fidence. No man in Southern Oregon is better acquainted with the wants of the people; and no man in all Ore gon is better able than Mr. Booth to secure legislation in their interests at Salem. Mr. Booth has no personal ax to grind, and he will be both will ing and able to do more in trio future for his constituent than he has been able to do in the past. In his future work in the Senate it will be found that he favors the direct primary 11. T. McClallen. H. T. McClallen, the Republican nominee for sheriff, as well as the present deputy sheriff, is a sturdy son of old Douglas County of whom we all feel proud and are pleased to honor. His parents,, now deceased, are counted among the most esteemed and honored pioneers of this section of Oregon. Mr. McClallen has al ready served this county for the past four years as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Parrott, and has particularly characterized himself by the close and strict attention given the clerical department which has been under his direct supervision. Mr. McClallen is a gentlemon of excellent education, oeing Known inrougnout tne suite as an expert bookkeeper and accountant. a man of good habits and deservedly popular with tho citizens throughout the county. His upright and honora ble character, and his sterling hones ty, added to his energy and industry are virtues combined which will make him tho moat efficient Sheriff that oh uougias couiii ever name, no sure and cast your vote for II. T. McClal len for Sheriff, ' Qeorge V. Staley. of Yoncall.i. George W. Staley, Republican Nom inee for Assessor, was born in Mont rose County, Iowa, in tho year 18G3 and came across the plains the fol lowing year, stopping in tho city of Portland for three years, after which the family removed to California, re turning to Oregon and settling at Yoncalla, in 1872, where they have re3ided since, up to last year. While .aaBBaaBalBsiavaaBaBKlafek HIBk' "sLLBBaaa. HHk y aaaLlm 'riJMBr "BB nominating bill and also measures of similar ! moment; and he ia a man whom to know is to repect and es teem. He will favor every measure for the upbuilding of the state finan cially, mentally and morally and his .11. ! 1 i . great ueiignt is to help along every measure having a tendency to make every man a better and more intelli gent citizen. In religion he is a de vout member of the Methodist Epis copal church, but ho is not confined to the work of that church alone, but helps along most liberally every church enterprise which is brought to his notice. For the pxst three or four weeks he has been attending the General Conference of the Methodist church, at Ixs Angeies, to which he was elected, conference delegate, but the coming week he will devote to addressing the citizens of Douglas, I.ane and Josephine Counties. s While Senator Booth is an ardent, straight Republican, he is in no way a politi cian, for he is always to be found on the side of right living and the high er phases of American citizenship, and it matters not to him, voU-s or no votes, his influence in the Senate ! and in private life is against the; various form3 of rice and crime sajt-' ping the strength anil citizenship at ' large. Douglas County should be' proud of R. A. Booth and roll up for, him the greatest majority he ever re ceived in this county, at the election next Mondav. I Mr. Staley was quite young the fami ly was bereaved by the loss of the father, and at the age of fourteen George took up his fathers cares and 5 responsibilities and supported his widowed mother from that time. He was married to Miss Martha J. Wright in 1SS9 and has a family of four bright children two boys and two girls. Mr. S'aley first accepted a position as deputy assessor under James A. Sterling, in 1S93, taking up both field and office work, and con tinued in that capacity for four years, after which he was employed by Mr. W. S. Britt, working under that gen tleman for two years, and was elect ed to bis present position as assessor, two years ago. Mr. Staley is keep ing the assessment rolls by the block system, which is up-to-date and has given almost universal satisfaction. His renominalion, which ho received by acclamation, in tho recent conven tion, will be confirmed by the voters of Douglas County on Juno Gth, 190-1. C. E Hazard. Republican Nomineo for County Clerk, was born in Bureau County, Ills., on tho second day of March, 1859, and cast his first vote for James A. Garfield, for President. Mr. Hasard started for Oregon a -few days after the election, arriving at Oakland the last of November of that year, where he resided until 1882, when he went to Drain, where ho is now residing, Ho worked for tho Railroad Com pany until 1894, when ho purchased a farm near Drain and followed farm ing until 1897, when he removed to that town and engaged in mercantile business in which ho has beon very successful. Mr. Hasard has been Republican Committeeman for Pass Creek for the past two years, School Clerk of school Dist, No. 22 for the past three years, Clerk of Drain Camp No. 259, Woodmen of the World for thro vim nn,l Plori- f the Board of Regents for the Con - tral Oregon State Normal School. He is also Treasurer for Mountain Lodge No. 103, I. 0. 0. F. He will be Clerk or Douglas County for the next two years, and the voters of Douglas County will never have cause to re gret the vote cast for him in June. Mr. Hasard is a good moral man and is very careful, accurate and trust- worthv. J. S. Gray, of Gardiner. John Sherman Gray, Republican Nominee for Representative of Doug la s County, was born in Somerset County, Maine, Sept. 15, 1S-19. He was educated in the common schools of that county. His early life was devoted to agriculture. He was mar ried in 1S76 to Clara Adell Jewett, and has one son. Walter, aired 17 o - years, who is now attending the Hill Military Academv, Portland. He came to Oregon in 1SS3, settling at Gardiner, where he has followed the occupation of millwright. Mr. Gray is a man of upwright character, and good common sense, and is highly respected In the community in which f he has resided so long. Dr. J. C. Twitched, of Roseburg. Dr. J. C. Twitchell, Republican 1 Candidate for Coroner, was born in Manlius, N. Y., in the year 1SG7 and removed after two years to Shiawas see Co., Michigan where he attended school until he arrived at the age of 11 years. He removed with his par ents to Coruna, Michigan, where he again entered the schools and attend- I ed three or four years. Again the family removed to Saginaw, Mich., where he graduated from the high schools. Dr. Twitchell began the study of medicine at the age of 19 in his uncle's office at Saginaw and en tered the medical department of the University of Michigan at Ann Ar bor in 1S91. He was a graduate of the class of '93, and in 1S94 he was joined in wedlock to Miss Myrta A. Conklin. He practiced medicine un- til '97 when ho turned his face west ward arriving that year in Roseburg whore he has built up an onviablo practice. His service as Coroner dur ing tho past year saved Douglas County many dollars as ho used sound discretion in that capacity not putt- 1 irig the county to more expense thai; possible. The Doctor will be our next Coronerl'- Qeo. W. Dlmmick. Mr. Geo. W. Dimmick, generally i ... Known as our "hayseed'' Treasures, from the fact that from hi rH ment as school teacher he has been 'successfully engaged in fanning, is bo ' Wel1 J throughout Douglas Coun- ty that an introduction througn the columns of the Plaixdeadee Js un necessary. It is auuiuieiibi say that his past record aaatmcurer beara not a reproach by laylbae, no matter what his politicsJ1! un questionable honesty andpfficbieaa in the care of the DougWCounty uiunc uatcgamen iut mmJSe con- ficence of all and the longer he re mains in office the more 'friends he makes. It is safe to sayTtSafc Mr. Dimmick .will this year beelected Treasurer by a larger majojithan that which he has ever beefflnonored with in the past W. I. Vawter. W. I. Vawte Candidate forV. Joint Representative between Douglas and Jackson, is a native Oregonian: hav ing been born in Linn Count- in 1863. His parents were pioneers dfrl846. TT- . .... ne grew up on a iarm. At tne age of IS he entered the State University and graduated from that ins'titation, with honors, in 1SS6. He waa super intendent of the Eugene scioekf or two years following his gnMiwtbon. In 1S83 he went to Medfwdfand founded the Jackson ConntylBsasrof which institution he is still presMent For the past twelve years he has been engaged in the practice of law:' and has met with unqualified success;-'' Mr. Vawter's ability and integrity is too well know to require comment. He has builded himself up from a poof boy to the position of honorand 'cbtf fidence he now holds in his communi ty at Medford; and we believe would represent his constituents hvEerleg islative halls with honor to himself and-to those in whose behalf ne vill in all probability appear at the next legislative session. li. tl. Sonncmaaa. Republican Nominee forvR,epre- beuuimc was uorn in aneDovean. l-L?..- t - m V 7 Wisconsin, in 1S64. He removed with his parents to Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 4 years, where he re sided for 20 years, receiving a,cotn- mon school education at thatplace 2j "I but subsequently finishing his course' Arcanum; and a member aad past at a night business school. i jrsi master artisan of the United Artkaas. Lincoln, Mr. Sommemann mgg2j& H is also a member of the Spaaiah Salem in the year 188S, and (jafatpMl American War Veterans, belonging in the grocery and crockery businew to the Percy Willis Camp, of which and remained in that capacity frjc,hewa3 the first comiaaader. eleven yeara. He removed tofIln- dale where he now resides aad e tabliahed the general merchandise braines of Somiemann fcTOingle, as suming the business at hia n&rbier'a death two year later. He still coa- timies the biisiHess eneatfisp- knrelv in railroad-wood- contractisg-aad the furnishing of mining- supplies. Mr. Sommemann married fourteen years ago at Salem, this state, Miss Amsler, and two bright girls are tka result of this union. Mr: Sommeaaa is a man who has always bees sc cessfol in business and politically baa always been a firm supporter o! Republican principles aid poGciea. He is an ardent admirer of Presides Roosevelt He la ,thorpsghiy ac quainted with the needs of the ty, and will use every endeavor to further its interests and promote its welfare. Doatrforgetr aaafter No. 36, on the official ballot on June 6th. J. C. Yoeag. In his term of office as County Commissioner, Mr. J. C. Young, of Oakland, has shown himself energetic and judicious in the conduct of Coun ty business' and has acquired a close knowledge of County affairs: Two years ago Mr. Young was elected by splendid majority and if excellence in official capacity counts for any thing he should be elected this year by a much larger majority and, espe cially so that our democratic friends forgot so far their economic princi ples as to fail to pot a man in. the field for the office. Mr. Yomur is a thoroughly good officer and a man whom the voters will support with the most thorough confidence: Hob. James H. Haasferragfe. Hon. James H. Hansbrough, whose picture appears in this sane, is not a candidate for office, bat is a promi nent Republican, not prominent alone among the raflrosd fraternity, with which he has long been affiliated as an S. P. passenger coaductor, but justly popular with the people at large. Mr. Hansbrough was formerly joint representative from Douglas aad Jackson Counties. It is altogether probable that he will be heard from later as an active political man. At present he is a fimr supporter" of the present republican ticket. " Capt. Fraak B. fUmHa, Republican Nominee for County Superintendent of the public- schools of .Douglas County, is at pres-eit act ing faithfully in that capacity. Pa triotic and public spirited, he served with bravery and dktinetioa ia the Spanish-American war, being a faith ful and efficient officer of the-regiment with which he was connected. He was born November 5th, 1S63, in McPherson Madison County, Iowa, and removed to California with his parents in 1S75. Captain llamlil re ceived his early education ia the schools of San Louis Obispo, being graduated from the high school- of that cityinlSST. He came to Douglas County in December 1SS9, and was en gaged' In school work for the fol lowing six years, resigning theprincr palshTp of the Rose burg High School to enlist in Company A, Second Regiment 0. N. G., and went to the Philippine Islands, where he waspromoted to the rank of lieu tenant He is now captain of the 1st Separate Battalion, 0. N. G. When Capt. Hamlin left Roseburg for the Philippine, Islands heiw&s the Republican Nominee for County Sup erintendent and was elected while en route at Honolulu. Not being able to qualify, however, he did not .serve the office, but was subsequently elect ed, upon hia return to Oregon,.to his present position, in ,1900, by a aa? jority of 400 votes. Captaia' Hamlin has under his supervision 134 schools scattering over a territory of 5,000 square miles. Captain and Mrs. Ham lin are parents of two children, name ly VirgU lu and John Nellis. Politically, Captaia Hamlin is S staunch Republican, ever true to the interests of his party and the people. Fraternally he is a member, and man ager, of the Woodmen of the World; a member and regent of he Royal t